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The April 15 ground-breaking ceremony at Northern Star’s new Independent Living campus in Dahlonega included (from left) Mary Enriquez, Kimberly DeBlock Mihok, Vickie Jarrett, Codah Guerra, Amy Jeffery, Executive Director Mandy Williams, Deidre Tinsley, and Board Chair Michelle Stevens.

The April 15 ground-breaking ceremony at Northern Star’s new Independent Living campus in Dahlonega included (from left) Mary Enriquez, Kimberly DeBlock Mihok, Vickie Jarrett, Codah Guerra, Amy Jeffery, Executive Director Mandy Williams, Deidre Tinsley, and Board Chair Michelle Stevens.

Youth shelter campus now on the way

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Northern Star, a local non-profit organization serving 13 counties in Georgia since 2016, is expanding its operations to include a new campus off of Dawsonville Highway in Dahlonega.
Healing Herds Sanctuary founders Aimee and Jim Guidetti began their mission to provide a home for abused and neglected donkeys in late 2021.

Healing Herds Sanctuary founders Aimee and Jim Guidetti began their mission to provide a home for abused and neglected donkeys in late 2021.

Donkeys find new herd with non-profit

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills just outside of Dahlonega is a very special place where abused and neglected donkeys can find a loving ‘forever home’: Healing Herds Sanctuary. The 10-acre facility on Old Federal Road, located just off of Hwy.
Last week a sign was spotted by local drivers at the intersection of Highway 60 and GA400 signaling the eventual location of a long-awaited grocery store in Lumpkin County.

Last week a sign was spotted by local drivers at the intersection of Highway 60 and GA400 signaling the eventual location of a long-awaited grocery store in Lumpkin County.

Grocery store sign causes stir in county

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
By Keith Murden & Matt Aiken / The Nugget    ----------     While on the site of the much anticipated aquatic center groundbreaking, State Senator Steve Gooch took a moment to address another, perhaps even more anticipated project on Friday.
Representatives from the City and the Downtown Development Authority gathered on Monday for the ribbon-cutting at the newly-renovated Head House. On hand to unveil the DDA’s new headquarters to the public were (from left) City Manager Allison Martin, Councilman Lance Bagley, Mayor JoAnne Taylor, DDA Chair Amy Thrailkill, DDA Director Ariel Alexander, Main Street Manager Skyler Alexander, and Councilman Ron Larson.

Representatives from the City and the Downtown Development Authority gathered on Monday for the ribbon-cutting at the newly-renovated Head House. On hand to unveil the DDA’s new headquarters to the public were (from left) City Manager Allison Martin, Councilman Lance Bagley, Mayor JoAnne Taylor, DDA Chair Amy Thrailkill, DDA Director Ariel Alexander, Main Street Manager Skyler Alexander, and Councilman Ron Larson.

Historic home new hub of downtown development

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday afternoon marked the grand opening of the relocated and renovated Head House near the downtown square. The historic home was constructed by Dr. Homer Head in 1909 with wood salvaged from the original Dahlonega Baptist Church, which was built back in 1841.
Lumpkin County Elementary School Media Specialist Jessica Conner is ready to help Dahlonega’s young students discover exciting new books to read.

Lumpkin County Elementary School Media Specialist Jessica Conner is ready to help Dahlonega’s young students discover exciting new books to read.

LCHS librarian shares love of reading

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The students at Lumpkin County Elementary School had one very urgent question for teacher-turned-librarian Jessica Conner when she announced last year that she would be moving out of her classroom to take over as the school’s new Media Specialist: “Are you bringing the hamsters?
CHP staff members, from left, Debi Holloway, Lee Tidwell, Erin Cook, Barbara Day Miller, Melissa Line, Chandler Girton and Paula Payne (in the cart) are ready for a fun fundraiser. (Photo by Matt Aiken)

CHP staff members, from left, Debi Holloway, Lee Tidwell, Erin Cook, Barbara Day Miller, Melissa Line, Chandler Girton and Paula Payne (in the cart) are ready for a fun fundraiser. (Photo by Matt Aiken)

CHP is gearing up for Grocery Grand Prix event

Hunter Mauldin
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
This spring NASCAR might have some hefty competition when Community Helping Place hosts their own racing event. Of course, that’s if there’s someone in Dahlonega that can push a shopping cart from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.
Council members are currently considering a shift from one-way to two-way traffic on the downtown Dahlonega road of Enota Street.

Council members are currently considering a shift from one-way to two-way traffic on the downtown Dahlonega road of Enota Street.

Downtown road could allow for two-way traffic

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
City council members are pondering going in a different direction on the frequently traveled one-way road of Enota Street in downtown Dahlonega. “It was made into a one-way street and was formally a two-way street,” said Mayor JoAnne Taylor at last month’s meeting.
The Blackburn Elementary cafeteria team includes (from left) Jenna Callahan, Dana Brooks, Amy Satterfield, Andi Foster, Tammy Chambers and Tammy McCreary.

The Blackburn Elementary cafeteria team includes (from left) Jenna Callahan, Dana Brooks, Amy Satterfield, Andi Foster, Tammy Chambers and Tammy McCreary.

Foster serving up smiles at Blackburn

Keith Murden
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Cafeteria Manager Andi Foster has demonstrated superior organizational skills and a keen eye for detail over an 11-year period working at Blackburn Elementary School.
Jeremiah’s Place members and volunteers gathered for a volunteer day event.

Jeremiah’s Place members and volunteers gathered for a volunteer day event.

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Jeremiah’s Place fights against homelessness and hopelessness

Hunter Mauldin
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
When America’s economy becomes unstable, sometimes towns like Dahlonega are among the communities that suffer the most. State and Federal assistance provides relief for some, but the scope of qualifiers for such assistance appear to be too narrow for many local residents who struggle with poverty.
The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad is currently in first place in Region 7-AAA, ahead of White County and Wesleyan.

The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad is currently in first place in Region 7-AAA, ahead of White County and Wesleyan.

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Girls basketball earns region wins over West Hall and Gilmer

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity basketball squads had a busy week as the Indians played on the road against Region 7-AAA foes West Hall and Gilmer.  The girls team got things started against West Hall and came away with a dominant win over the Spartans.